Our Tbs - Page 5

patsan · #**101** 04/17/2005, 11:31 AM

Yes, crabs molt, so that's probably what you saw.
Nice fish list! I have the 2 clowns and the gramma.

I haven't even started with the new tank yet, with the exception of ordering the lights and return pump so far.
I'm seriously going to have a problem figuring out how to plumb it correctly.

In order to fit the tank into the house, we had to switch bedrooms, which we started this past week. Then of course that means painting, so that got done too.
Now there's just a little bit left to do (swap closets, etc) and THEN we'll be able to bring the tank into the house. It's in the shed now, so I don't see it...that makes it a little easier.

Once it gets in here, it will probably make me either hire someone to come do the plumbing, or get someone to at least tell me exactly what parts I need to buy, what sizes, and then I'll be able to do it.
I'm really excited and hope it works great. It will be fun to restock and experience that part all over again.
I'll also be able to scape it the way "I" want, so that's a big plus as far as I can see. The other tank is Bob's, and he likes the way it's aquascaped right now, so I can't really say too much. I just know I'd do it a little differently if it was mine.

patsan · #**102** 04/17/2005, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by H2OLUVSME
you may want to check the "reef fishes" forum because i believe a bi-color would be aggressive to any similar looking fish (ie RG). otherwise your fish list looks good. make sure the 6-line goes in last

Why would the 6-line have to go in last? (I don't know much about fish either.

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chrisnpa · #**103** 04/17/2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
Why would the 6-line have to go in last? (I don't know much about fish either. )

I'm wondering the same thing myself

chrisnpa · #**104** 04/17/2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
In order to fit the tank into the house, we had to switch bedrooms, which we started this past week. Then of course that means painting, so that got done too.

Wow ! Now that's dedication

Sounds like you're really excited. I can't wait to watch your new thread of "Pat's TBS"

Rgds,

Chris

H2OLUVSME · #**105** 04/17/2005, 12:21 PM

the 6-line is the most aggressive, IMO. i havent had any dottybacks, so that may be the last one. i do know that 6-lines can e very aggressive. if you let the other fish get established first there is less of a chance that he will be aggressive. its best to add your most docile fish first then the more aggressive up to the most aggressive being last.

chrisnpa · #**106** 04/17/2005, 01:01 PM

What looks like an urchin but covers itself in shells?

No, this is not a riddle. I just saw something like this along the front glass of my tank. I'd love to get a picture but it would be tough as it seems to be completely covered in pieces from the substrate.

Chris

patsan · #**107** 04/17/2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by chrisnpa
What looks like an urchin but covers itself in shells?
No, this is not a riddle. I just saw something like this along the front glass of my tank. I'd love to get a picture but it would be tough as it seems to be completely covered in pieces from the substrate.
Chris

It could very well be an urchin. This is a picture of Jim's urchin. It covered itself pretty well!

kidzatheart · #**108** 04/17/2005, 02:11 PM

Since people are finding the baby c pods now, just so i know, can you see the eyes on the babies like you can the adults? I seen something darting around in the tank last night as i was looking for isopods but it was moving so fast there was no way i could tell what it was. Arthur found a hole on top of a rock that a gorilla is hanging out in. I wonder if i can lure him out with shrimp.

lossman · #**109** 04/17/2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
I hooked up my RO/DI yesterday morning and I was afraid of the pressure being too low and that seems like the case. The pressure for the most part stays just below 40 psi. The manual says it should be around 65 psi for best performance and anything less than 45 psi it will cut your production in half. It is a 35 GPD unit and right now the water just drips out. Its says it takes a few gallons to get the filters fully saturated then it may make more water but at that rate it will take me months to fill the tank. I didn't want to have to do it but it looks like I will have to get a booster pump to get the psi up. There goes another $200.

Dennis, check out Melev's Reef. Their booster pumps are under $200, I think.

Sally

lossman · #**110** 04/17/2005, 03:22 PM

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Originally posted by chrisnpa
What looks like an urchin but covers itself in shells?

No, this is not a riddle. I just saw something like this along the front glass of my tank. I'd love to get a picture but it would be tough as it seems to be completely covered in pieces from the substrate.

Chris

It could be a pin cushion urchin. I just found one in our tank. Ours is white/pinkish in color.

patsan · #**111** 04/17/2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally posted by kidzatheart
Since people are finding the baby c pods now, just so i know, can you see the eyes on the babies like you can the adults? I seen something darting around in the tank last night as i was looking for isopods but it was moving so fast there was no way i could tell what it was. Arthur found a hole on top of a rock that a gorilla is hanging out in. I wonder if i can lure him out with shrimp.

Brian or greenbean is going to have to answer that one. I thought what I spotted were them, but now maybe they aren't according to greenbean. He based that on the description I gave, and I didn't see the big eyes. In all fairness, maybe the big eyes are on what I saw and my poor eyesight just doesn't let me see it. I am not sure at this point.
I guess I'll know soon enough if they are or aren't.

greenbean...do you know how quickly they grow up and get to be the size of the adults?

dwculp · #**112** 04/17/2005, 04:35 PM

Geez, these threads go way faster than I can keep up. My thread got split and it seems all the TBS threads have gotten split!

Dont you people have jobs

chrisnpa · #**113** 04/17/2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
It could very well be an urchin. This is a picture of Jim's urchin. It covered itself pretty well!

Here's a very bad picture of it.

The bowfront is killing me with taking pictures.

Chris

greenbean36191 · #**114** 04/17/2005, 04:50 PM

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Brian or greenbean is going to have to answer that one. I thought what I spotted were them, but now maybe they aren't according to greenbean. He based that on the description I gave, and I didn't see the big eyes. In all fairness, maybe the big eyes are on what I saw and my poor eyesight just doesn't let me see it. I am not sure at this point.
I guess I'll know soon enough if they are or aren't.

The larvae should look exactly like the adults except for size.

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greenbean...do you know how quickly they grow up and get to be the size of the adults?

Not a clue, but I'm sure it varies a good bit with water temp and feeding.

drk70 · #**115** 04/17/2005, 06:20 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
Where on the PA page do they have them? I could just order it from them then, rather than US plastics. They sell them there for $17.38 for the threaded union ball valve. 5% off for 4 or more. I'd probably use 3 for the new tank.

You spent $220 for your RO/DI unit? That's steep considering it's only a 35gpd unit.

You may have already figured this out but here is the link for the valves: http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch...ry_Code=Valves

I think I actually spent more than that because I got the deluxe one that has the pressure gauge and TDS meter already on it.

drk70 · #**116** 04/17/2005, 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by lossman
Dennis, check out Melev's Reef. Their booster pumps are under $200, I think.

Sally

Premium Aquatics has it for $176. I was just rounding the price. TFP wants $224 for the same thing.

drk70 · #**117** 04/17/2005, 06:28 PM

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Originally posted by dwculp
Geez, these threads go way faster than I can keep up. My thread got split and it seems all the TBS threads have gotten split!

Dont you people have jobs

Reading and posting on RC is about as addictive as this SW tank hobby.

patsan · #**118** 04/17/2005, 06:33 PM

Thanks for the link Dennis....wouldn't you know, they're out of the 1" threaded like I wanted to get.
Hmmm...they're out of the skimmer and those valves. Maybe it's telling to me to just wait a little longer!

Did you also get a TDS meter for the price you paid?

EDIT++++ Sorry, just saw it had the TDS meter attached to it.

drk70 · #**119** 04/17/2005, 06:38 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
Thanks for the link Dennis....wouldn't you know, they're out of the 1" threaded like I wanted to get.
Hmmm...they're out of the skimmer and those valves. Maybe it's telling to me to just wait a little longer!

Did you also get a TDS meter for the price you paid?

EDIT++++ Sorry, just saw it had the TDS meter attached to it.

Your welcome. You could get the ones with the slip joint because they have those. If you ever had to replace it you just undo the unions and replace the valve part. Don't know how long you want to wait for the threaded ones.

patsan · #**120** 04/17/2005, 06:42 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
Your welcome. You could get the ones with the slip joint because they have those. If you ever had to replace it you just undo the unions and replace the valve part. Don't know how long you want to wait for the threaded ones.

I'll wait until yours is up and running and see how you like the way yours works....then I'll bug you to help me out!

drk70 · #**121** 04/17/2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
I'll wait until yours is up and running and see how you like the way yours works....then I'll bug you to help me out!

You wouldn't be bugging me. I just hope mine works out OK and I can help you with yours.

patsan · #**122** 04/17/2005, 06:59 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
You wouldn't be bugging me. I just hope mine works out OK and I can help you with yours.

You say that now, but when the million questions start coming, you might change your mind.

I hope yours works out too...you've waited a long time to get everything done, and done the right way. Your whole setup looks awesome..from the tank, to sump to the stand & canopy. Your lights are done so neatly.

Did you get your gloves when you went to TFP on Friday?

bobt2 · #**123** 04/17/2005, 06:59 PM

on that boost pump, do a home depot or plumbing supply. a pet supplier has got to be more $

drk70 · #**124** 04/17/2005, 07:01 PM

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Originally posted by patsan
You say that now, but when the million questions start coming, you might change your mind.
I hope yours works out too...you've waited a long time to get everything done, and done the right way. Your whole setup looks awesome..from the tank, to sump to the stand & canopy. Your lights are done so neatly.

Did you get your gloves when you went to TFP on Friday?

Sure did! I got 2 pair so my daughter can help with the rock too.

I wonder how Phil made out yesterday at TFP?

patsan · #**125** 04/17/2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by drk70
I wonder how Phil made out yesterday at TFP?

He's probably still there. He hasn't been heard from since yesterday morning before he left.

Bob may have a very valid point about the booster pump for the RO/DI. HD sells units, so I bet the also sell booster pumps for them!